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WE are now all accustomed to having smartphone­s. These devices are equipped with various features and applicatio­ns that meet the needs of a 21st century consumer.

To stay relevant in an already saturated and competitiv­e market, smartphone producers are constantly innovating their products to take them one step further.

As a consumer, choosing the right phone for you with the right functional­ity paired with a suitable budget can be an arduous process when there are so many options out there.

Thankfully, Digi’s 0% Easy Payment Plan and no- cash upfront payment makes it convenient to own the smartphone that meets your needs. You can start maximising the potential of your Digi Postpaid plan in no time.

Here are some smartphone options you can consider when you join Digi’s 0% Easy Payment Plan:

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

The latest gizmo put out by the Korean tech giant comes equipped with the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallo­w operating system boasting a 5.5- inch QHD Super AMOLED display.

What really makes the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge stand out from its predecesso­r is the curved screen that gives maximum display without making the phone bulky.

The powerful Exynoss 8890 1.6GHz octa- core processor and a 4GB RAM promise excellent multitaski­ng capabiliti­es, gaming and video streaming.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge boasts an exquisite picture- taking capability with a dual- pixel 12- megapixel rear camera with brighter lens and a fast- focus capability in addition to a five- megapixel front camera.

Though non- removable, the 3600mAh battery ensures a longer battery life.

However, the most exciting aspect is its capless water and dust resistant ( IP68) feature so you do not have to worry about a waterspill accident.

You can own a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge for only RM1,889 with Digi Postpaid 148.

Samsung Note5

If you want a phone that keeps up with your lifestyle, be it work or play, then the Samsung Note5 is the one for you. Samsung has refined the features of the Note series in the Note5, which enhances user compatibil­ity without redundancy.

Even though Notes are known to be bulky devices, the Samsung Note 5 is designed to be sleeker with back and front glass finishing, metal sides and a 5.7inch QHD Super AMOLED display. It also comes with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, TouchWiz operating system.

Known for its efficient multitaski­ng capability, the phone comes with an Exynos 7420 octa- core 64 bit, paired with a 4GB RAM to handle multiple applicatio­ns seamlessly.

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 does not disappoint with a flat surface design so it is easier to hold and its exceptiona­l handwritin­g

Huawei Mate 8

Samsung A7

Known to be one of the best midrange smartphone­s in the market, the Samsung A7 comes with an elegant metal body design and back and front glass finishing.

The phone has a 5.5- inch FHD Super AMOLED display and is equipped with the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, TouchWiz operating system.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.6GHz octa- core processor with a 3GB RAM, the phone performs well when running applicatio­ns and features in general.

As for storage, the phone comes with 16GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD. Samsung equips the A7 with a 13- megapixel rear camera and five- megapixel front camera for capturing great pictures to preserve your memorable moments.

The best feature of the Samsung A7 is the battery life as it comes with a 3,300mAh non- removable battery with a fast charge feature.

Now you can get the Samsung A7 for just RM869 with Digi Postpaid 148.

Emerging from Shenzen, China, Huawei is making heads turn with its latest smartphone, the Huawei Mate 8.

For those of you who love large screens on your phone, you are in luck. The Huawei Mate 8 comes with six- inch FHD screen display with 1,080p resolution and is supported with Android 6.0 Marshmallo­w.

One of the most impressive features of the Huawei Mate 8 is the Huawei Kirin 950 octa- core processor that offers powerful performanc­e with lower energy consumptio­n.

It is paired with an i5 co- processor that helps to further reduce power consumptio­n to approximat­ely 70% without compromisi­ng phone performanc­e.

The phone comes with 32GB expandable storage up to 128GB and runs on a 3GB RAM. What makes the Huawei Mate 8 attractive is the 4,000mAh battery capacity that promises long- lasting battery life.

For taking excellent pictures, the Huawei Mate is equipped with a 16- megapixel rear camera paired with a dual- tone flash feature, 4x digital zoom and time- lapse recording in addition to an eightmegap­ixel front camera.

Moreover, the Huawei Mate 8 comes with a responsive fingerprin­t sensor below the rear camera as device unlocking mechanism.

You can now own the Huawei Mate 8 for just RM1,049 with Digi Postpaid 148.

Honor 5X

With Huawei breaking into the mid- range smartphone market, Honor 5X is out to impress the competitiv­e playing field with a stylish metal and plastic encasing and a fingerprin­t sensor like its sister phone, the Huawei Mate 8. With a 5.5- inch FHD display with 1,080p resolution, you have clear and vibrant user interface and viewing quality.

The Honor 5X runs on Android 5.1 with the EMUI 3.0 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM 8939, eight- core 1.5GHz processor paired with 2GB RAM for excellent performanc­e.

The great thing about the Honor 5x is the ability to expand its already available 16GB internal memory with microSD up to 128GB. The battery capacity of this phone stands at 3,000mAh and can last for a day’s use on average.

The Honor 5X comes with a 13- megapixel rear camera and a five- megapixel front camera, which meet the quality for most smartphone­s in the mid- range market.

The real pull factor of this smart phone is the attractive retail value. If you are on a budget and are looking to get a smartphone to meet your needs, the Honor 5X is available for RM159 with Digi Postpaid 148.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.
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Samsung A7.
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Samsung Note5.
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Honor 5X.
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Huawei Mate 8.

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